Comparison

SMART vs PDF Pages Editor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SMART

Easily scan, create, edit, and sign PDF documents directly from your device. Organize your files with folders, merge multiple documents, and export them to various destinations. Offers both a free version with coin-based function unlocks and a comprehensive Pro subscription for maximum productivity.

Highlights
  • Scan documents with camera
  • Import from photo albums and cloud storage
  • Add digital signatures
  • Edit PDFs with text and notes
  • Merge multiple PDF files
  • Organize files in folders
  • Export to various destinations
Features
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Scan it, let it name itself, find it instantly — SMART-PDF is the document scanner that thinks along with you. All documents stay local on your device: no cloud, no account, full privacy. Premium comes with a 7-day free trial. COMPLETELY NEW IN VERSION 4 - Smart naming: SMART-PDF reads your scan and automatically suggests a fitting document name — no more “Document 17” - Full-text search: search the content of all your PDFs, right from iOS search (Spotlight) too - Document dates: keep track of cancellation deadlines and due dates directly on the document — with reminders and calendar export - AI summary: summarize documents and folders on-device (Apple Intelligence, iOS 26 or later) - Live Text: select, copy and translate text right inside your documents - Quick Scan: start scanning instantly — via Siri, Action Button, widget or Control Center - Share extension: send PDFs from any app straight into your library SCAN & IMPORT - Scan documents with your camera, with automatic edge detection - Import pictures from your photo library - Import existing PDFs from iCloud Drive, Dropbox & co. EDIT & SIGN - Sign PDFs — multiple signatures per file, freely scalable - Add comments, text, symbols and highlights - Page editor: reorder and delete pages, set bookmarks - Merge documents into collections — with automatic bookmark creation ORGANIZE & PROTECT - Clear folders and collections, sort them your way - Password-protected folders with Face ID / Touch ID - Biometric app lock SHARE & EXPORT - Share via e-mail, AirDrop or messenger — optionally protected with a PDF password - Convenient AirPrint printing - Export your whole library as a ZIP archive PRIVACY All scanned and imported documents are stored exclusively on your device. No forced cloud, no account, your content is never shared. SUBSCRIPTION (PREMIUM) - Ad-free - Unlimited folders, documents, signatures, merges and exports - Terms: 1, 3, 6 or 12 months, each with automatic renewal FREE VERSION - No monthly fixed costs - Displays advertising - Collect coins and redeem them for features; optional coin purchases Coin values: - Create a folder (1 coin) - Sign a PDF (1 coin) - Share/export a PDF (1 coin per file) - Scan with more than 10 pages (1 coin) - 3 more documents in a full folder (1 coin) - Merge documents (2 coins) SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS - Payment will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period; the cost depends on the selected plan. - Subscriptions can be managed and cancelled at any time in your account settings. - When switching from the free version to the subscription, collected coins are saved and become available again after the subscription ends. Terms of use: https://deine-dokumente.de/agb-nutzungsbedigungen Privacy policy: https://deine-dokumente.de/datenschutz

About

PDF Pages Editor

Features
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PDF Pages Editor - Extract, Reorder & Save is the ultimate tool for managing your PDF documents with ease. Whether you need to extract specific pages, reorder them, delete unwanted pages, or merge selected ones into a new PDF, this app makes the process seamless. With a simple drag-and-drop interface, you can organize your pages effortlessly. Perfect for professionals, students, and anyone handling PDFs. Designed for speed, efficiency, and ease of use, PDF Pages Editor is your go-to solution for editing PDFs on the go. Download now and take full control of your documents! Where PDF Pages Extract and Organize app can be helpful: - Business & Office Work 1. Extract specific pages from lengthy business reports, contracts, or legal documents. 2. Reorder pages before sending a document to clients or colleagues. 3. Delete unnecessary pages to reduce file size before sharing via email. 4. Merge extracted pages to create a customized document. - Academic & Study Needs 1. Extract chapters or key sections from PDF textbooks, research papers, or lecture notes. 2. Reorder or combine notes from different sources into one document. 3. Remove unnecessary pages from a scanned book. 4. Save separate PDF files for different subjects from a combined document. - Freelancers & Designers 1. Extract specific pages from design PDFs for client revisions. 2. Save only the necessary pages from a portfolio or proposal. 3. Organize and reorder pages in presentation documents. - Government & Legal Documents 1. Extract official pages from visa applications, tax forms, or ID documents. 2. Reorder scanned pages to maintain the correct sequence. 3. Remove blank or irrelevant pages before submitting official forms. - Teachers & Educational Institutions 1. Extract and distribute specific worksheets or exercises for students. 2. Remove blank pages from scanned assignments. 3. Merge multiple PDF pages into a single exam sheet or test material. - Printing & Publishing 1. Extract print-ready pages for book printing. 2. Remove unnecessary pages before sending a document to print. 3. Merge important pages into a final print file. - Personal Document Management 1.Extract receipts from multi-page scanned files. 2. Organize bills, invoices, bank statements into separate PDFs. 3.Remove sensitive or personal information before sharing documents. - Why Users Need PDF Pages Extract and Organize? Saves time by extracting, organizing, and merging PDF pages efficiently. User-friendly interface for quick document management. No need for complex PDF editing software like Adobe Acrobat. Improves productivity in various professional and personal tasks. PDF Pages Editor and Organize is a powerful tool for document management, making it ideal for professionals, students, teachers, and everyday users!

Screenshots

SMART4 screens
PDF Pages Editor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Pages Editor at none against SMART's 10. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SMART sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PDF Pages Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SMART versus PDF Pages Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMARTPDF Pages Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBartnitzky, Böttcher und Springer GbRRiadh Daoued

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SMART

Subscriptions4
  • SMART-PDF Premium – 1 month7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • SMART-PDF Premium – 3 months7 Days trial$6.993 Months
  • SMART-PDF Premium – 6 months7 Days trial$11.996 Months
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  • SMART-PDF Premium – 12 months7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time6
  • 10 SMART-PDF Coins$0.99
  • 100 SMART-PDF Coins$5.99
  • 150 SMART-PDF Coins$8.99
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  • 250 SMART-PDF Coins$13.99
  • 500 SMART-PDF Coins$17.99
  • 750 SMART-PDF Coins$22.99
None

PDF Pages Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMART free?
SMART is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Pages Editor free?
PDF Pages Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SMART or PDF Pages Editor have ads?
Both SMART and PDF Pages Editor show ads.

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